wearing: matching stripes and leopard print

One of the things I'm always so envious of on What Ya Wearin Wednesday is people's ability to mix-up and match different patterns. I'm taking baby steps, but I'm giving it a whirl!

The easiest one to try first: stripes and leopard.

-earrings from BlueLans $1

-tank from F21 $5

-denim vest c/o Kohl's

-black jeans from Papaya $15

-leopard flats from Rue21 $12

-leopard bracelet-watch from Charlotte Russe $6

First of all, that bracelet and watch is my everything right now. Normally I hate things being on my wrist because of typing but also because I think it accentuates how huge they are. This is perfect. It's easy to snap off when I'm working, and looks good, right?! I need to get more ASAP. 

If you have a jean jacket, this outfit is great for fall weekends. It's casual, but shows a little effort I think. 

Maybe next time I'll go for two main pieces to be different patterns... maybe.

love,
elizabethany

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outfit: skater dress with some bling

Sometimes it's really hard for me to pick outfits for Friday nights. Whatever it is, I have to wear it to work, and then wear it out, to a bar that probably hasn't been picked by the time I leave. It could be fancy, it could be chill.... the options are endless.

Dresses are my go-to for these days. They require the least amount of matching, and are acceptable anywhere. I picked my $6 skater dress and dressed it up with a blingy necklace, and made it workable for the chilly night with some chambray.

-dress from Ross $6

-chambray shirt from Target

-necklace from Rue21 $2

-shoes from Charlotte Russe $5

-makeup is Urban Decay Fishnet and Ransom eyeshadow

You might notice the necklace has a missing piece, but I colored it in with a Sharpie and I don't think it's noticeable unless you're looking that close. Some call me cheap, I call myself practical.

Side note: I love living with a dog again. Dogs make life way more fun and active. That's Abby. She's great.

love,
elizabethany

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what i've been wearing- the end of summer

I've been pretty good about getting dressed and looking nice every day, but I've been awful at taking pictures... go figure.

Anyway, here's a look at some things I've been seen in.

This dress is the product of really good advertising. I saw an ad for this ASOS dress being $16 on Facebook, and less than five minutes later it was on its way to me. I really do love the skater style dresses and skirts right now.. the only downside is if it's windy- you're goodies are bound to show.

-earrings from XXI

-shoes from Kohls

[New haircut alert, thanks to Hair Graphics in Virginia Beach! Those dead ends had to go.] 

This necklace is something that's gonna transform my usual not-so-girly fashion, I feel... but I also plan on using it to just spruce up some more plain outfits. I love the contrast of texture it has with my new crochet tank. 

-necklace- Rue21 $2!

-tank- JLo brand at Kohl's clearance $4

-jeans from Kohl's $20

-flats- Charming Charlies $5

My first day at work yesterday was like the first day of school. I was so excited to go back to a place and people I knew, but have all new experiences... and I couldn't decide what I wanted to wear! Thanks to a bunch of you commenting on this awesome new necklace from my Rue21 haul, I built the outfit around it.

-blazer from K-Mart! Seriously. $15

-tee from Express clearance $15ish

-jeans from F21 $10

-flats from Target $8

I'll be sharing a bunch more from my first day[s] at work soon... but if I'm being honest, which I always am- I still feel like I'm living in a dream. I AM living a dream, but it doesn't seem real yet. I'm still trying to soak everything in. 

love,
elizabethany

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